Networking groups near Shutesbury, MA
Diamond Way Buddhism Meetup Group Amherst
Amherst, MA
Meditation. Buddhism. Enlightenment.
Have you found yourself asking what these words represent?
Diamond Way Buddhism provides easy access to authentic Buddhist teachings and meditations for use in contemporary life.
The Diamond Way Buddhist Group of Amherst, Massachusetts represents a modern and authentic approach to teachings of the Karma Kagyu lineage, one of four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism. In our approach, an emphasis is placed on developing a meditation practice as a way to attain meaningful results as quickly as possible.
Diamond Way Buddhism is a worldwide network for lay people from all walks of life, who incorporate Buddhist practice in their daily lives.
Diamond Way Buddhism belongs to the thousand-year-old Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Lama Ole Nydahl, a Western Buddhist master born in Denmark, established Diamond Way Buddhism in the 1970’s, together with his wife Hannah Nydahl. Their main teacher the 16th Karmapa asked them to teach what they had learned and to start Buddhist centers in the West.
More than 40 years later, there are now nearly 700 Diamond Way Buddhist centers around the world. The meditation methods that you can learn in these centers are all traditional Buddhist teachings, but presented in a modern, Western setting and language, accessible to all.
The name “Diamond Way” is a translation of the Sanskrit word Vajrayana. Vajrayana is considered to be the most direct of the three levels of Buddha’s teachings. It is part of all the “old schools” of Tibetan Buddhism, and can also be found in other parts of the world.
For more information on Diamond Way Buddhism, please see our website www.diamondway-buddhism.org
Inner Engineering Amherst (Isha Yoga & Meditation Classes)
Amherst, MA
"If life were to come with a manual, this in my opinion would be it! If we all applied the Inner Engineering technology, our world would instantly transform to exist from a foundation of peace, joy, and compassion for all beings." -Evita Ochel
For all of the strides we have made in science and technology with standards of living unimaginable a century ago, most human beings still remain in search of wholeness and purpose in their lives. Inner Engineering (http://www.ishausa.org/programs/inner-engineering/?webSyncID=6366b7b5-2e57-b99d-a0d9-8144b41a2963&sessionGUID=978454c1-093a-d3e1-8b9c-608859c3457e) is scientifically-structured to offer powerful processes from the ancient tradition of yoga to transcend the limitations of who you are and bring you to higher levels of consciousness. Inner Engineering was designed by Sadhguru, a yogi, visionary, and one the foremost authorities on yoga as a powerful tool to create your life the way you want it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUeyqLTsGJs
Sadhguru & Deepak Chopra— Creating Inner Peace, Joy and Fulfillment in a Hectic Modern World
"The word 'yoga' means union, that means you experience the entire universe as yourself...by working with the body, by working with the mind, by working with your emotion and energy, you can setup a step-by- step system within yourself where your energies are kept at such a level of exuberance that your sensory body is as large as the universe...Once you experience everybody around you as yourself... your goodness is a consequence, not an effort."
About Sadhguru—Sadhguru is a realized yogi and mystic – a man whose passion spills into everything he encounters. With a keen mind, balanced by a heart that knows no boundary, his presence and powerful yoga programs create an extraordinary opportunity to break through limitations into one’s natural state of freedom, love and joy.
Sadhguru has a unique ability to make the ancient science of yoga relevant to contemporary minds. Sadhguru serves as a bridge to the deeper dimensions of life. His approach does not ascribe to any belief system, but offers methods for self-transformation that are both proven and powerful.
An author, poet and internationally renowned speaker, Sadhguru’s wit and piercing logic provoke and broaden our thoughts and perception of the meaning of life, the very purpose of life. Sadhguru has been an influential voice at major global forums including the UN, MIT, TED, and the World Economic Forum.
Sadhguru established Isha Foundation, a non-profit organization supported by over two million volunteers worldwide. From powerful yoga programs and meditation practices to large-scale humanitarian projects, the foundation’s activities are designed to create an inclusive culture and establish global harmony, earning a special consultative status with the United Nations.
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Isha Kriya Guided Meditation—Jump Right In... Learn to Meditate NOW!
These 1-hour guided meditation sessions offer a simple, but powerful kriya practice that aligns your mind, body, and inner-energies to elevate your conscious awareness and easily and naturally achieve a state of deep meditation. Once you are meditative on a daily basis, your experience of the life within you and the world around you becomes much richer. Daily meditation makes your life stress-free, effortless and joyful!
You can easily learn this 12-to-18 minute Isha Kriya process in a convenient, online meditation class, or through a live, free meditation class near you. Our online formats include our streaming guided meditation video, the Isha Kriya meditation app (for iphone & android devices), and weekly webinars hosted by trained teachers who can answer your questions about the practice. Local meditation sessions are hosted regularly to enhance and deepen the experience with the group.
Benefits of regular Isha Kriya meditation practice include improving health, energy and vitality; enhancing mental focus, memory and clarity; reducing stress and establishing a deep sense of peace and inner balance.
Isha Kriya is a simple, gentle guided meditation that can be done seated cross-legged on the floor or sitting in a chair. No previous experience with yoga or meditation is necessary.
Take a Deeper Step with Inner Engineering: Create a Life of Total Wellbeing—
“Inner Engineering is neither a religion, nor a philosophy or dogma. It is a technology for wellbeing. One does not have to believe or disbelieve--just have to learn to use... Technology will produce results irrespective of who you are.” –Sadhguru
Inner Engineering is a 7-session online course that gives you the opportunity to intellectually explore the ABC’s of life using methods that are the distilled essence of yogic sciences. The course imparts practical wisdom to manage your body, mind, emotions, and the fundamental life energy within.
Program components include:
• Enlightening interactive sessions
• Guided meditations
• Asanas, simple yoga postures.
• Shambhavi Mahamudra, a powerful , 21-minute inner-energy technique that brings your entire system into alignment so that your body, mind, emotions and energies function in harmony.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ooFAmT4n89Y
**Live Reviews from Inner Engineering Participants (https://www.innerengineering.com/online/testimonials)**
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A Serene Mountain Getaway to Learn Classical Yoga: Relax and rejuvenate at the Isha yoga retreat—
The Isha Institute of Inner-sciences is a breathtaking mountain retreat for stress relief, rejuvenation, and complete inner well-being. The yoga retreat offers the ancient science in its purest form, through experiential classical yoga, meditation classes, and powerfully energized meditation spaces such as the Adi Yogi: The Abode of Yoga. (http://adiyogi.org/)
The Isha Institute of Inner-sciences is a world-class yoga center offering classical yoga and meditation classes from beginner to advanced levels. Guests journey from around the globe to visit this unique destination to relax, reflect, and reconnect with nature in this tranquil oasis nestled in Tennessee’s spectacular Upper Cumberland.
Drop-by for a Day Visit
The Isha retreat center offers campus tours daily that include light hikes to one of many beautiful bluff vistas or waterfalls and a visit inside Mahima, the largest yoga and meditation hall in the western hemisphere! Several free yoga classes and guided meditation sessions are available each day. Inquire with the main office for details.
Hiking and Mountain Biking on Pristine Forested Trails
The Isha retreat center also offers myriad opportunities for hiking and mountain biking on forested trails winding throughout nearly 1400 acres. The center's five miles of mountain biking trails have been professionally classified from beginner to intermediate skill levels, with steep climbs, water features, and tight switchbacks on the more challenging portions. The trails are part of an expanding network of over 15 miles of hiking and biking trails featuring beautiful waterfalls, a meandering spring-fed creek, and breathtaking bluff overlooks.
Relaxation & Wellness Retreats
Overnight stays include the option of private studio accommodations, delicious vegetarian buffet, and beginner-level yoga classes of the visitor`s choice, such as the 'yoga of sound', yoga for strengthening the joints, and yoga for purifying life energies. Extended retreat packages feature Ayurvedic rejuvenation consultations and therapies; guided hikes and adventure outings to nearby caves, rivers and falls; free access to over 5 miles of mountain biking trails, and even cooking classes to bring home some of your favorite vegetarian delights! Learn how to mix the pungent, tangy spices of the East, culture farm-fresh milk into yogurt, roll vegetarian sushi, or bake homemade sourdough bread in the Isha center's popular, international kitchen.
For over 30 years, Isha programs have offered the immense benefits of classical yoga and meditation to over 7 million people around the globe. For further details on the Isha yoga retreat center, the Isha Institute of Inner-sciences, and full details on the yoga and meditation programs offered, visit IshaUSA.org. (http://www.ishausa.org/blog)
Visit us online...
IshaUSA Blog: http://www.ishafoundation.org/us/blog/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerEngineering ; https://www.facebook.com/IshaUSA/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IshaUSA
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/IshaInnerEngineering
Doctor Who & BBC Fans of Western MA
Northampton, MA
We meet to watch episodes, cosplay, potlucks, picnics, attend conventions, present discussion panels at conventions, produce Into the Time Vortex Podcast in conjunction with Gallifreyan Gazette. note: If you live in Central Massachusetts, please check out our sister group, Doctor Who Fan Club of Central MA.
Doctor Who and his companions travel through space and time in the Tardis, having many great adventures. It's listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running science fiction series. The classic series ran from 1963-1989 and the new series has run from 2005-present. In addition to the regular TV series, there have been spin-offs, a cartoon version, radio plays, books, toys and all manner of related merchandise, movies, a magazine, live events, computer games, and non-computer role-playing games.
"Dr." v. "Doctor" is generally the form used for Doctor Who used by BBC. However, at times the shortened form has been used. We use the shortened version of the word in the name of our group, because the url name was available, as well as vanity names on social networking sites that we are on.
What is this group about? We watch episodes and bandy about various theories, run panel discussions at fan conventions, have picnics, potlucks, field trips, and other geeky activities.
Do I need to be all caught up to join or attend meetings? No, people are at a wide variety of levels.
What ages and genders are welcome? All genders. Ages 18+ unless with parent/guardian. Most are 20s-40s.
Do you watch Classic or New Who? Both.
Who played The Doctor? 1 William Hartnell, 2 Patrick Troughton, 3 Jon Pertwee, 4 Tom Baker, 5 Peter Davison, 6 Colin Baker, 7 Sylvester McCoy, 8 Paul McGann, 9 Christopher Eccleston, 10 David Tennant, 11 Matt Smith, 12 Peter Capaldi
Who are some of his enemies? Monsters and enemies: Cyberman, The Master, Daleks, Ood, Silurians
Who are some of his companions? Sarah Jane Smith, Amy Pond, Rory Williams, River Song, K-9
Do you watch other shows? Yes, a lot of us are fans of other series like Torchwood, Downton Abbey, Sherlock, Misfits, Red Dwarf and other BBC Series, so we mix those in at times.
Does it cost to join? There is a free trial. After that, dues are just $5 a year! It allows you to RSVP for events and it the funds take care of the fees that meetup.com charges the head organizer.
Requirements? This group is about meeting people and creating community. Please include a picture of you in your profile and your full name. This helps us to recognize each other at the events.
RSVP If you respond that you are going to an event but can't come, please change your RSVP to no as soon as possible. New members who no show to the first event they RSVPd to will be removed right away. Generally two no shows (ie: you have RSVPd yes but don't show up) is enough to be removed from the group. Late or frequent cancellations are about half as bad.
Harassment: Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
Our websites drwhoclub.com (it links to this Meetup Group) || Facebook: facebook.com/thedrwhoclub
Pinterest: pinterest.com/drwhoclub || Twitter: twitter.com/drwhoclub || Tumblr: drwhoclub.tumblr.com
We also run other groups Western MA Movie Meetup || Western MA Star Trek Fans
Western MA Sci-Fi Meetups || Pioneer Valley Geeks and Gamers || Brattleboro Geeks
You can watch a few of our past talks on our Youtube Channel!
Read about us in an article at MassLive/Springfield Republican!
Conbust 2015
Dr. Whollaween
You don't have to have a tattoo or Doctor Who shirt to be in our group but it might get you a pic on our About page! Current and past members:
Positive Geek (store), Brattleboro, VT:
Cassidy made this cool TARDIS mailbox:
Montague Tardis (near Montague Book Mill, Montague, MA):
Mount Holyoke College Library, "Cell Phone Zone" (has a working landline phone inside):
Hampshire College, Kern Building, TARDIS Conference Room:
Here is Doctor Kubb, a game invented by one of our members (adaptation of Kubb)...we played it at our picnic at Forest Park in Springfield:
You can check out our podcast at www.IntoTheTimeVortex.com
Brits R U.S. will be opening in Northampton soon!
Poster for Conbust 2015 by Scott DeNino:
Bye! Come back soon!
